He and his subordinates smuggled various goods to the planet, easily bribing corrupt customs officials, police and various other people in order to move about freely with his business. Among the goods Tee Va provided was Ardees Beverage tea. He added slabin to the tea to dilute it in order to make twice as much of it, and thus make twice the profit. However, this made the drinks poisonous and many children fell ill from drinking the tea. SenatorPadmé Amidala and the Duchess of MandaloreSatine Kryze tracked Tee Va and his minions to the docks and put down his operation. After a firefight, he and several accomplices were taken into custody.